Normalization of oxygen and hydrogen isotope data
January 1, 1988
To resolve confusion due to expression of isotopic data from different laboratories on non-corresponding scales, oxygen isotope analyses of all substances can be expressed relative to VSMOW or VPDB (Vienna Peedee belemnite) on scales normalized such that the δ18O of SLAP is −55.5% relative to VSMOW.
H3+ contribution in hydrogen isotope ratio analysis can be easily determined using two gaseous reference samples that differ greatly in deuterium content.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Title | Normalization of oxygen and hydrogen isotope data |
| DOI | 10.1016/0168-9622(88)90042-5 |
| Authors | T.B. Coplen |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Chemical Geology: Isotope Geoscience Section |
| Index ID | 70013811 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |